A Study on the Energy use Pattern and Cost of Production under Transplanted Paddy Production System in Chhattisgarh, India

Abstract

The study was carried out on energy requirement and energy input-output relationship in rice production by transplanting method. A study was under taken to obtain energy inputs and cost cost input in case of wet land transplanted paddy condition. Three research plots of IGKV research farm, Raipur, Chhattisgarh were selected for study during the period of 2013-14 in kharif season. The energy required for different field operation and sources were calculated by using energy equivalent. The energy requirement for paddy cultivation was found to be 13615.94 MJ/ha in which fertilizer consumed almost 60% i.e.7706.75MJ/ha of total energy use. The minimum energy use as observed in intercultural operation due to application of weedicide for control of weeds. The total input cost of rice cultivation was found to be Rs.35, 221.90/ ha. The benefit cost ratio was found to be 1.96:1.